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    Battery Issue on M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Blaze182, May 15, 2010.

  1. Blaze182

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    Blaze182, May 15, 2010
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  2. BatBoy

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    When you depress the test button on the battery, do the battery LEDs light up or blink? If they blink the battery is toast.
     
    BatBoy, May 16, 2010
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    Try a power flea.

    Unplug the ac adapter, remove the battery, and hold down the power button for 10-15 seconds.

    This worked for me.

    Worth a shot.
     
    danp224, May 16, 2010
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  4. Blaze182

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    Wow, thanks guys =D

    Batboy, one light at the end lit up solid in blue. That was all.

    I tried the 'powerflee' and the battery is charging again =D so thanks a lot!!
     
    Blaze182, May 16, 2010
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    Very nice! glad to see its resolved.
     
    BatBoy, May 16, 2010
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